THE DISH FALL 2023
Rev. Roy Phillips
Coming here gives me hope that you have people who really care about you. — Shane
Shane & his daughter
DELIVERING HOPE AT A CRITICAL TIME Reverend Roy Phillips pulls into All Saints Episcopal Church at 6:30 a.m. on a warm Saturday in July. He’s there to help unpack pallets of food for the Food Bank’s mobile pantry—a program delivering fresh and shelf-stable food to communities in need. This has been Roy’s routine for the last twelve years as the church’s Mobile Pantry Coordinator. With each interaction, Roy offers kindness, support, and respect to anyone seeking food assistance. “We get a lot of people that will thank us for what we’re doing. I’ve had people break down in tears. Some of them say, ‘I really hate to do this,’ and I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s what we’re here for.” Roy believes no one should be treated differently because they need extra help. “You come through the line, and we treat you like you’re one of us, because you are one of us.” Shane and his eight-year-old daughter appreciated that kindness as they pulled into the pantry for the first time. Shane opened up about his current situation and the toll it has taken on him. “I’ve been struggling financially. I recently got laid off and I’ve not been able to find work, so I’m behind on rent.”
OUR MISSION
Despite the challenges, Shane is beyond grateful for the support from his community. “This is my first time here and it means the world to me.” As Heartland neighbors continue to navigate economic hardships—we urgently need your continued support. All Saints Mobile Pantry is just one of more than 500 Network Partners tirelessly serving our neighbors across Nebraska and western Iowa. In FY 2023, the Food Bank distributed more than 22.2 million meals. This work can only be accomplished through the help of generous donors like you. We know that the impact of a meal goes well beyond feeding our bodies. When neighbors are fed with healthy food, futures are nourished and individuals— like Shane and his family—can go from just living to truly thriving.
Scan the QR code or visit FoodBankHeartland.org/donate to support the Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs and help provide hope for a better tomorrow.
To eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring consistent access to healthy foods through community partnerships.